Thursday, November 8, 2012

A hidden church

Walking, recently, around Nafplio - the first capital of modern Greece - I came across this small, hidden church that is dedicated to the Archangels. It is easy to pass it without noticing it. However, if you do notice it then you will see a paradigm of the simplicity of church architecture which exists in Greece. Through this simplicity one can feel mystified. Many ask why should the churches be big, full of riches etc. There is a reason for that, since the church symbolises the Heavenly Kingdom and in the presence of God we wish to show our best selves. Nevertheless, examples like the one depicted here also show the love that mankind has for its Creator. It is also refreshing to visit a church like this, that exists within the world close to the people and which is easily accessed by the locals, who are busy with the stresses and troubles of daily life.

About Me

I have studied Theology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Theology, International Relations at the University of London (Queen Mary). My Master's Thesis was published as a book: 'The Aegean Sea Dispute Between Greece and Turkey - The Consequences for NATO and the EU'. For more information see: http://www.akakia.net/el/the-aegean-sea-dispute-between-greece-and-turkey
I have also studied Byzantine Music in Athens and I am currently undertaking a research on the “Fellowship of St. Alban and St. Sergius and its contribution towards Anglican – Orthodox Relations”, at the University of Winchester.
I also represent the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain at the A.E.C.A. If you wish to contact me you can email me: demetrifs1@yahoo.com